05 October 2017 The Tale of Mrs M by J.R. Thomas There is something wholly delightful about the way in which practically all commentators are wholly consistent in their prediction of election results. And wrong. And indeed about the politicians who happily endorse the predictions and so persuade themselves against all the odds to believe… Continue reading Issue 123:2017 10 05:The Tale of Mrs M (J.R.Thomas)
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Issue 123: 2017 10 05: All Right? (Neil Tidmarsh)
05 October 2017 All Right? Not quite. By Neil Tidmarsh A couple of weeks ago, as the German elections approached, I wrote that the far-right anti-immigrant AfD (Alternative For Germany) “is in disarray”. And what happened on election day? The AfD emerged as the third biggest party in parliament. It won 13% of the votes,… Continue reading Issue 123: 2017 10 05: All Right? (Neil Tidmarsh)
Issue 122:2017 09 28:Week in Brief International
28 September 2017 Week in Brief: International Europe FRANCE: Florian Phillipot, the deputy chairman of the National Front, resigned and left the party. Although socially tolerant, he believes in absolute national sovereignty and has clashed with leader Marine le Pen over his opposition to the EU and the euro. Jean-Luc Melenchon (leader of the far… Continue reading Issue 122:2017 09 28:Week in Brief International
Issue 012:2017 04 27: Week in brief International
27 April 2017 Week In Brief: INTERNATIONAL NEWS Europe ESTONIA: Over 1000 British and French troops have been deployed to defend the Balkan state on NATO’s eastern border. The troops are supported by tanks and artillery. The most expensive and sophisticated fighter jet, the US’s F-35A jet, will be based in Suffolk in order to… Continue reading Issue 012:2017 04 27: Week in brief International
